Soldier's Handbook for Individual Operations and Survival in Cold-Weather Areas
Soldier's Handbook for Individual Operations and Survival in Cold-Weather Areas

Author: Department of the Army

Publisher:

Published: 1986-03-17

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781463638016

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This handbook is an aid for soldiers in cold climates. However, expertise in dealing with cold weather operations cannot be gained just from reading this handbook. To develop successful cold-weather field techniques, application training and operational experience are necessary. Additional information is available in FM 31-70, FM 31-71, FM 90-11 (TBP), and FM 9-207. Military history of operations in northern areas shows that man's success or failure is measured by his regard for the dominant characteristics of a cold-weather environment. For a soldier to become a cold-weather expert, he must learn the techniques and rules needed to fight and live in a cold-weather climate.

SOF Combat Casualty Care Handbook
SOF Combat Casualty Care Handbook

Author: Combined Arms Center

Publisher: Ravenio Books

Published:

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13:

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This handbook was previously distributed as a supplement to the Journal of Special Operations Medicine. The realm of special operations forces (SOF) medicine is a unique and ever-changing one that demands specialized training for our joint SOF. Managing trauma on today’s battlefield presents a dynamic array of challenges where limited resources can be rapidly overwhelmed. An austere environment, hostile gunfire, and delays in casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) are the norms for the special operations medic. The material in this handbook was gleaned from special operations medics operating in the Global War on Terrorism and other operational environments. It should not be viewed as a substitute for the professional training and judgment of special operations medics; rather, it is designed to be a hip-pocket reference on the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) of SOF-relevant tactical combat casualty care. Key Lessons Ninety percent of combat loss of life occurs before casualties ever reach a military treatment facility (MTF); treatment prior to casualty evacuation is vital. Litter carries are fundamental for good patient care; they prevent further injury and get individuals off target as soon as possible. Rehearse manual carry methods prior to deployment. Every special operations warfighter should carry a tourniquet and be thoroughly familiar with its application. When managing multiple casualties, apply the principles of triage in classifying the priority of treatment and evacuation. Rehearse and employ all of the mechanics of CASEVAC from the point of injury to the handover at a MTF. This handbook provides a number of considerations when employing medical support to SOF in combat. The challenges are numerous, but the special operations medic must deliver medical care to save Soldiers’ lives. The collection of TTP in this handbook will enhance the medic’s ability to determine the optimum method to deliver casualty survival assistance.

FM 21-11 First Aid for Soldiers
FM 21-11 First Aid for Soldiers

Author: United States. War Department

Publisher:

Published: 2018-10-20

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 0359171834

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FM 21-11 1943: Basic field manual, first aid for soldiers.(OBSOLETE) "The purpose of this manual is to teach the soldier what he can do for himself or a fellow soldier if injury or sickness occurs when no medical officer or Medical Department soldier is nearby. Information is also given concerning the use of certain supplies which are for the purpose of helping to keep well. This field manual addresses wounds, fractures/dislocations/ sprains, common emergencies and health measures, effects of severe cold and heat, measures for use in the jungle/tropics and in aircraft and tank injuries, transportation of sick and injured, war gases, and description and uses of first-aid kits and packets.

TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book
TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book

Author: United States Government Us Army

Publisher:

Published: 2019-12-14

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9781675302019

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This manual, TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book: The Guide for Initial Entry Soldiers August 2019, is the guide for all Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers who join our Army Profession. It provides an introduction to being a Soldier and Trusted Army Professional, certified in character, competence, and commitment to the Army. The pamphlet introduces Solders to the Army Ethic, Values, Culture of Trust, History, Organizations, and Training. It provides information on pay, leave, Thrift Saving Plans (TSPs), and organizations that will be available to assist you and your Families. The Soldier's Blue Book is mandated reading and will be maintained and available during BCT/OSUT and AIT.This pamphlet applies to all active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard enlisted IET conducted at service schools, Army Training Centers, and other training activities under the control of Headquarters, TRADOC.

Medical Evacuation
Medical Evacuation

Author: Department of the Army

Publisher:

Published: 2007-05-08

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9781463612757

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The Army Health System (AHS) is a complex system of interrelated and interdependent systems which provides a continuum of medical treatment from the POI or wounding through successive roles of health care to definitive, rehabilitative, and convalescent care in the CONUS, as required. Medical evacuation is the system which provides the vital linkage between the roles of care necessary to sustain the patient during transport. This is accomplished by providing en route medical care and emergency medical intervention, if required, and to enhance the individual's prognosis and to reduce long-term disability. Medical evacuation occurs at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels and requires the synchronization and integration of service component medical evacuation resources and procedures with the DOD worldwide evacuation system operated by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). Army medical evacuation is a multifaceted mission accomplished by a combination of dedicated ground and air evacuation platforms synchronized to provide direct support (DS), general support (GS), and area support within the joint operations area (JOA). At the tactical level, organic or DS medical evacuation resources locate, acquire, treat, and evacuate Soldiers from the POI or wounding to an appropriate MTF where they are stabilized, prioritized, and, if required, prepared for further evacuation to an MTF capable of providing required essential care within the JOA. Although the most recognized mission of Army medical evacuation assets is the evacuation and provision of en route medical care to battlefield wounded, the essential and vital functions of medical evacuation resources encompass many additional missions and tasks that support the JHSS system. Medical evacuation resources are used to transfer patients between MTFs within the JOA and from MTFs to United States Air Force (USAF) mobile aeromedical staging facilities (MASFs) or aeromedical staging facilities (ASFs); emergency movement of Class VIII, blood and blood products, medical personnel and equipment; and serve as messengers in medical channels. Medical regulating provides the interface with the DOD worldwide medical evacuation system by determining the patient's destination (the MTF best suited to provide the required care) and scheduling the means to transport the patient with the required en route medical care. Formal medical regulating begins at Role 3, however technological advances in information management (IM)/information technology (IT) are permitting this capability to be used at Role 1 and Role 2 MTFs in some situations.